A loud bang, a door that suddenly feels twice as heavy, or one that won't lift at all. These are classic signs of a broken spring. It's also the single most dangerous DIY repair in the house. Don't attempt it yourself.
A sudden, sharp noise, often mistaken for something falling, is usually a torsion spring snapping under tension.
Springs counterbalance the door's weight. If it suddenly feels much heavier to lift by hand, a spring has likely failed.
Without spring tension, the opener often can't lift the door at all, or stalls partway.
Garage door springs hold an enormous amount of stored tension, enough to cause serious injury if released incorrectly. Professional replacement involves the right tools, tensioning bars, and safety procedure most homeowners don't have on hand. This is one repair where the cost of a professional visit is genuinely worth it.
Mounted horizontally above the door, these wind and unwind to lift it. Most common on newer or heavier doors.
Run along the horizontal tracks on either side of the door, stretching and contracting instead of twisting.
Not sure which type is on your door? Just describe what you're seeing when you call, and we'll identify it and bring the right parts.
A failed spring puts extra strain on the opener and cables. Same-day replacement available across Rome, Georgia and Floyd County.